Jillyan Geary
Fall River,MA
Summary
Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Beach House
Bristol, RI
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Nanny
N/A
Somerset, MA
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Server
Ma Raffas
Somerset Ma
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Nanny
N/A
Tiverton, RI
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Hostess
Chilis's Bar And Grill
Somerset, MA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Stylist
Alexandra’s
Fall River, MA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Observed the lobby to monitor guest satisfaction and provided assistance when needed
- Maintained organized hostess station and restocked supplies
- Addressed and resolved guest complaints, escalating to management when necessary.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
Crew member
Picture Show Entertainment
Fall River, MA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Cleaned theaters, checked out customers, managed concession stand
- Worked with other staff members for smooth theater operations.
- Stocked and organized concession supplies to provide customers with food and beverage options.
- Enforced theater policies to maintain enjoyable viewing experience for all customers.
- Sold admission, processed payments, and issued tickets.
- Directed ticket holders to seats and facility locations.
- Scanned patrons' tickets, reported invalid tickets to supervisor and assisted patrons to assigned seats.
Education
Film and Media Production
Fisher College
Boston, MAHigh School Diploma -
Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Somerset, MA05.2019
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Organizational Systems
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Valid Driver's License
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Server
The Beach House
05.2023 - Current
Nanny
N/A
10.2022 - 08.2024
Server
Ma Raffas
11.2021 - 05.2023
Nanny
N/A
08.2021 - 01.2023
Hostess
Chilis's Bar And Grill
02.2019 - 07.2020
Stylist
Alexandra’s
01.2019 - 04.2019
Crew member
Picture Show Entertainment
10.2018 - 03.2019
Film and Media Production
Fisher College
High School Diploma -
Somerset Berkley Regional High School